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A bestseller gets even better:
Audi unveils a new look for the Q5

   Sharper design with an even stronger Q identity
   Rear light cluster featuring new digital OLED technology
   New MMI touch-sensitive controls
   Exclusive edition one model

Ingolstadt, June 29, 2020 – The Audi Q5 has been one of the bestselling SUVs in the premium
mid-size segment on European markets for years. And now, Audi has made it even better and
even more attractive. The optimized Q5 combines a sporty character with excellent everyday
usability, and comes with a wide array of infotainment and assistance options. The sharpened
exterior design of this highly successful model emphasizes the Q identity and boasts a rear
light cluster featuring digital OLED technology for the first time worldwide.

The exterior design: Audi Q design language now even more distinctive
The strong Q identity characterizes the exterior of the Audi Q5 with its expression of power,
robustness and safety. In executing the exterior update, Audi designers further emphasized this
look and feel with a series of distinctive details. The octagonal Singleframe is now shallower and
appears wider than before. The side air intakes have grown in height and are now structured by
trapezoidal insets. The upper section of the LED headlamps features a new signature for the
daytime running lights. Viewed from the side, the Q5 now has lighter look with greater ground
clearance thanks to the redesigned sill insert. At the rear end is a new trim element between the
light clusters and a new diffusor insert with a horizontal fin. As well as the standard trim there
are also two optional design lines. The advanced line comes with chromed vertical ribs in the
Singleframe, along with under-ride guards beneath the front and rear bumpers in silver instead
of black. The S line comprises a sporty honeycomb in the Singleframe and a chrome strip
framing the rear diffusor.

Two of the twelve available paint colors are new – district green and ultra blue. The black trim
package is available as an option.

The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany.
Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.

* Information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on
the tires and alloy wheel rims used.
** The collective fuel consumption values of all models named and available on the German market can be
found in the list provided at the end of this MediaInfo.
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The interior design: a light touch and first-class quality
The horizontal emphasis of the interior design conveys a feeling of expanse and lightness. The
sculptural, elegant sweep of the trim inlay separates the lower and upper sections of the
dashboard, with the focal point formed by the new freestanding MMI touch display with acoustic
feedback. The previous rotary/push control on the center-tunnel console is absent, its place now
occupied by a storage cubby.

Q5 customers can also choose from three interior finishes: base, design selection and S line,
which can be combined as desired with the exterior trim packages. The design selection interior
comes with the contour/ambient light package, which incorporates an array of lighting effects
that perfectly enhance Audi’s characteristic workmanship.

World first: digital OLED technology in the rear lights of the Audi Q5
Next-generation OLED lighting technology is available for the first time ever in the modified Q5.
OLEDs are extremely efficient organic light-emitting diodes that generate a homogenous light
surface. The optional OLED rear light is split into three tiles of six segments each, which enables
Audi designers and developers to create different light designs and signatures from a single
item of hardware.

“In addition to perfect contrast, the benefits of digital OLED are a high level of homogeneity
and minimal gap between the segments,” explains Stephan Berlitz, head of development,
light innovation at Audi. “Looking to the future, digital OLED is therefore the perfect
technology for executing personalized light design with a high degree of precision and
extensive variability. This technology offers all sorts of opportunities for further
development.”

When ordering their Q5, customers can choose from three rear-light signatures, whereby each
signature has its own specific designs for coming and leaving home. On switching the Audi drive
select mode to “dynamic”, the lights change to yet another signature. The OLED rear-light
cluster is also equipped with proximity detection: If a road user approaches a stationary Q5 from
the rear to within less than two meters, all the OLED segments light up. When the Q5 starts to
move, it returns to the original light signature. The full spectrum of the OLED rear lights is
rounded off by dynamic turn indicators. The basic equipment for the Q5 is now LED headlamps,
with matrix LED headlamps available as an option. Their intelligent, adaptable high beam offers
greater safety and convenience without dazzling other road users.

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Spacious and variable: dimensions and interior space
At 4.68 meters (184.3 in), the redesigned Audi Q5 is now 19 millimeters (0.75 in) longer – due
primarily to its larger bumpers. Its width (excl. mirrors) of 1.89 meters (74.4 in) and height of
1.66 meters (65.4 in) remain unchanged. The long wheelbase of 2.82 meters (111.0 in)
facilitates spacious interior proportions. Audi’s sliding rear bench plus with adjustable backrests
is available as an option. When this is fitted, the luggage space measures 550 to 1,550 liters
(19.4 to 54.7 cu ft). A variable folding floor mat comes as standard, with a power tailgate
available as an option. Thanks to its intelligent material mix, the Q5 has one of the lightest
bodyshells in the segment, while the cd figure of 0.30 is among the best-in-class. Refined aero-
acoustics make for an exceptionally quiet interior.

Control, infotainment and Audi connect: first-class connectivity
Behind the new control setup in the updated Audi Q5 is a new main unit – the third-
generation Modular Infotainment Platform (MIB 3), which offers ten times the computing
power of its predecessor, the MIB 2.

Its basis is a conventional dashboard with a centrally positioned driver information system.
The top of the range is the Audi virtual cockpit plus – a high-resolution 12.3-inch digital
display with three different graphic layouts. The driver controls the displays via the
multifunction steering wheel. A head-up display is also available as an option.

The central 10.1-inch MMI touch display is standard equipment in the Q5. Its menu structure
with flat hierarchies makes it extremely easy to use, and is searchable using free text. The driver
has the choice of entering characters and letters manually or via voice control, which
understands a vast array of everyday terms. Combined with the MMI navigation plus
infotainment system including Audi connect navigation & infotainment, the voice-control
system can access the cloud for even greater flexibility.

The Audi connect online services network the Audi Q5 closely with the internet and traffic
infrastructure. The navigation system offers high-resolution satellite images from Google Earth,
lane-by-lane information on traffic flow and traffic forecasts. DAB+ digital radio is part of
standard equipment, while the Amazon Alexa service allows access to thousands of Alexa skills.
The car-to-x services provided by Audi connect make for even more relaxed driving – helping, for
example, to find available roadside parking spots or using traffic-light communication in some
cities to “surf the green wave”. The myAudi app connects the user’s smartphone to the car.

A wide assortment of personal settings – from frequently used navigation destinations to
seating position to preferred air-conditioning levels – can be saved in six user profiles. The
data is stored in the myAudi customer portal in the cloud, where it is available for each
authorized user in any suitably equipped Audi.

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Functions on demand: book anytime post-purchase
An important new feature in the updated Audi Q5 is “functions on demand”, which allows
customers to book functions such as MMI navigation plus and the Audi smartphone interface
anytime they wish post-purchase via the myAudi smartphone app or myAudi online portal.
The functions are then activated over-the-air via a cell data bundle. There is a choice of three
usage periods: one month, one year or open-ended.

Driveline: powerful performance, low emissions
The upgraded premium SUV comes to market in Europe as the Audi Q5 40 TDI (fuel
consumption combined in l/100 km: 5.4-5.3* (43.6-44.4 mpg US); CO2 emissions combined
in g/km: 143-139* (230-224 g/mi)). Its powerful two-liter four-cylinder diesel generates
150 kW (204 PS) and 400 Nm of torque (295 lb-ft). The aluminum crankcase weighs approx.
20 kilograms (44.1 lbs) less than that of the previous engine, while the crankshaft is around
2.5 kilograms (5.5 lbs) lighter.

The mild hybrid system (MHEV) contributes to the low fuel consumption. A belt-driven
starter/generator (BSG) supplies the 12-volt vehicle electrical system, which incorporates a
compact lithium-ion battery. The BSG recuperates braking energy and stores it in the battery.
The MHEV system enables the Audi Q5 to coast with the engine off, and allows for start-stop
mode at speeds below 22 km/h (13.7 mph). Overall, this results in a fuel-efficiency
improvement of approx. 0.3 liters per 100 kilometers (62.1 mi). The Audi Q5 40 TDI (fuel
consumption combined in l/100 km: 5.4-5.3* (43.6-44.4 mpg US); CO2 emissions combined
in g/km: 143-139* (230-224 g/mi)) accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in
7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 222 km/h (137.9 mph).

The powerful diesel engine is not only efficient, but also clean – meeting the requirements of the
latest Euro 6d-ISC-FCM emissions standard and EU 6 AP. Nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced
significantly thanks to a new twin-dosing SCR system with dual AdBlue injection. The urea
solution is added upstream of two SCR catalytic converters arranged in series. More engine
versions will follow after the launch of the updated Q5: two further power variants of the four-
cylinder TDI, a V6 TDI and two 2.0-liter four-cylinder TFSI engines. The successful Q5 TFSI e with
plug-in hybrid drive will also be offered again in two output variants.

In the Audi Q5 40 TDI (fuel consumption combined in l/100 km: 5.4-5.3* (43.6-44.4 mpg US);
CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 143-139* (230-224 g/mi)), a seven-speed S tronic sends the
engine power to the quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology, which also contributes to
efficiency. In normal operation, it sends all the power to the front wheels. If all-wheel drive
becomes necessary e.g. in slippery conditions or during dynamic driving, two clutches connect
the rear wheels to the driveline in fractions of a second – in many situations, this happens
predictively. In terms of traction and performance, the system leaves nothing to be desired.

* Information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on
the tires and alloy wheel rims used.
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The running gear: even more comfort and agility
Both sporty and comfortable – the well-balanced running gear is a great strength of the Audi Q5.
The multilink suspension front and rear are exceptionally lightweight, thus improving not only
handling, but also efficiency. Available as an option for the Q5 is Audi’s dynamic steering, which
varies its ratio by up to 100 percent in accordance with speed and steering angle.

Q5 customers can choose from four setup options. The sports suspension offers an alternative to
the standard suspension. The standard suspension with steel springs is also available with
damper control and delivers a broad spread between comfortable and dynamic. As well as
damper control, the adaptive air suspension can also vary the ground clearance of the bodyshell
in five stages, which makes it an exceptionally good match for the Q5.

The Audi drive select handling system, which influences the characteristics of several technical
components, is part of the standard equipment package. The driver can choose from up to seven
profiles, including off-road and all-road (with air suspension). The hill descent assistant provides
support on steep inclines. The Audi Q5 runs as standard on 17-inch alloy wheels. The advanced
line and S line come with 18-inch wheels, while Audi and Audi Sport also offer further 19, 20 and
21-inch wheel designs.

Driver assistance systems: Vorsprung in safety and comfort
The updated Q5 also comes with a comprehensive set of assistance systems. The Audi pre sense
city system comes as standard, and helps avoid collisions with road users in front of the vehicle
or mitigate their consequences. The optional turn assist, collision avoidance assist and exit
warning systems also contribute to overall safety. Adaptive cruise assist can largely relieve the
driver of accelerating, braking and lane-keeping maneuvers for long periods, while predictive
efficiency assist supports an anticipatory driving style and lowers fuel consumption.

Market launch: autumn 2020
The Audi Q5 is built at the San José Chiapa plant in Mexico and will come to international
markets in fall 2020. The starting price in Germany for the Q5 40 TDI (fuel consumption
combined in l/100 km: 5.4-5.3* (43.6-44.4 mpg US); CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 143-
139* (230-224 g/mi)) is 48,700 euros.

edition one: exclusive looks paired with special details
Customers can now order a special edition of the redesigned Audi Q5 named “edition one”. The
exterior design is based on the S line exterior, further enhanced by the black trim package. The
specific design elements set sporty accents with a black Audi insignia front and rear as well as on
the rear doors, black roof rails and black exterior mirrors as well as carbon door trim. On
entering the vehicle, the Audi rings are projected onto the ground by LED lights. The equipment
package also includes red brake calipers, 19-inch wheels and sports seats. The exterior paint
colors are glacier white and myth black in addition to new shades, district green and ultra blue.

* Information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on
the tires and alloy wheel rims used.
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Fuel consumption of the models named:
Information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on
the tires and alloy wheel rims used.

Audi Q5 40 TDI:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.4 – 5.3 (43.6-44.4 mpg US)
Combined CO2 emission in g/km: 143 – 139 (230-224 g/mi)

The indicated consumption and emissions values were determined according to the legally specified
measuring methods. Since September 1, 2017, type approval for certain new vehicles has been performed
in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test
procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Beginning September 1, 2018, the WLTP will
gradually replace the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the realistic test conditions, the fuel
consumption and CO2 emission values measured are in many cases higher than the values measured
according to the NEDC. Vehicle taxation could change accordingly as of September 1, 2018. Additional
information about the differences between WLTP and NEDC is available at www.audi.de/wltp.

At the moment, it is still mandatory to communicate the NEDC values. In the case of new vehicles for which
type approval was performed using WLTP, the NEDC values are derived from the WLTP values. WLTP values
can be provided voluntarily until their use becomes mandatory. If NEDC values are indicated as a range, they
do not refer to one, specific vehicle and are not an integral element of the offer.
They are provided only for the purpose of comparison between the various vehicle types. Additional
equipment and accessories (attachment parts, tire size, etc.) can change relevant vehicle parameters, such
as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics and, like weather and traffic conditions as well as individual
driving style, influence a vehicle’s electrical consumption, CO2 emissions and performance figures. Fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions figures given in ranges depend on the tires/wheels used and chosen
equipment level.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO 2 emissions of new
passenger cars can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption of all
new passenger car models,” which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche
Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, Germany
(www.dat.de).

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The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is one of the most successful manufacturers
of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium segment. It is present in more than 100 markets worldwide
and produces at 16 locations in 11 countries. 100 percent subsidiaries of AUDI AG include Audi Sport GmbH
(Neckarsulm, Germany), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor
Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy).

In 2019, the Audi Group delivered to customers about 1.845 million automobiles of the Audi brand, 8,205
sports cars of the Lamborghini brand and 53,183 motorcycles of the Ducati brand. In the 2019 fiscal year,
AUDI AG achieved total revenue of € 55.7 billion and an operating profit of € 4.5 billion. At present, 90,000
people work for the company all over the world, 60,000 of them in Germany. With new models, innovative
mobility offerings and other attractive services, Audi is becoming a provider of sustainable, individual
premium mobility.
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